Christopher Hunt, 34, from Dartmouth has been unemployed for an extended period of time after being diagnosed with stomach cancer. After receiving the all clear, Christopher was keen to get back into the work place.
Christopher explains, “My experience with cancer has made me think more seriously about my life. It has completely changed my outlook and perspective. I have a completely different attitude on goals and what I want to do with my life. I knew I wanted to return to work but with no usable references or experience I struggled to find employment.
If you are interested in expanding your horizons and gaining experience by working abroad or elsewhere in the UK, then come along to the World of Jobs Fair at the Corn Exchange, Exeter, on Wednesday 26 March 2014, between 10am and 3pm.
Hosted by the European Employment Service (EURES) and Jobcentre Plus - Devon Cornwall and Somerset, our aim is to promote mobility across the UK, Europe and the world and to provide recruitment information and advice to anyone interested in working abroad.
You will be able to speak to expert advisers about living and working in other...
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Alex Blakey, 25, attended over 20 interviews without being offered a position. Alex, who lives in Exeter and has a degree in Politics and International Relations from Reading University...
You only have one chance to make a good impression. In most cases, your CV is the first thing an employer or recruiter sees, so it needs to hit the right mark. Too much waffle or too little relevant information is likely to see your CV discarded. This is your chance to sell yourself and secure the job you want, so don’t waste it. Here are some valuable tips for CV writing – ignore them at your peril.
Keep It Snappy
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